March 21 / 15.30 Newbury

15.30

Good To Soft

Ultimate Travel Company Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £8449.6
  • 3m 0f 52y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Ultimate Travel Company Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 13P84P CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Improved for going this far for the first time when winning this 12 months ago, after which he went on to complete a hat-trick; pulled up in the Pertemps Final last week but he has run two good races this season and a change of headgear (usually wears cheekpieces) is an interesting angle.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:00 Haydock

Zain Nights

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lucy Wadham

Just did enough to pip My Bobby Dazzler in this race last year (good ground; wore cheekpieces) and returned to form with front-running success in first-time visor at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; safely held, though, in Cheltenham race won by Long Draw in April and remains on career-high mark.

10/1

10th

5

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:00 Haydock

Zain Nights

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lucy Wadham

Just did enough to pip My Bobby Dazzler in this race last year (good ground; wore cheekpieces) and returned to form with front-running success in first-time visor at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; safely held, though, in Cheltenham race won by Long Draw in April and remains on career-high mark.

10/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 2

15:50 Cheltenham

Zain Nights

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Lucy Wadham

It was the middle leg of a hat-trick when beating Harbour Lake in this 12 months ago and the first-time visor triggered a return to form at Newbury last time (3m, good to soft; made all); has to be considered off 4lb higher.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 128-44

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Chasing this season after wind surgery, running well in a Grade 2 first time out (3m, soft) before the last to finish in a Grade 1 at Christmas; could retain some potential back over hurdles as he's lightly raced and did finish runner-up in a Grade 2.
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3rd

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton

Welcom To Cartries

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Contrasting performances since switched to handicap chases, winning narrowly at Sandown then folding tamely at Ascot, both over 3m; presents a dilemma but could have more to offer provided he's back on song and it's too soon to write him off.

3/1

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

Welcom To Cartries

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Lightly raced 8yo who held on narrowly at Sandown (3m, good to soft; handicap chase debut) most recently, adding to his point/hurdle wins and posting a career-best performance; may be capable of further improvement in this sphere and commands respect.

4/1

Form: 233P15 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner in a first-time tongue-tie at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) on his first venture beyond an extended 2m4f; went up 10lb though and was found wanting at Market Rasen (2m7f); he runs off an untouched mark here and they have claimed 5lb the last twice.
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1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

19:39 Plumpton

Jubilant

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with emphatic win from the front at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft), his third chase success, but returned from a break with two disappointing runs (chase/hurdle) towards end of last season and has something to prove.

8/1

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Jubilant

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Third chase success when scoring by 5l at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) in December; stamina seemingly stretched by 3m5f back from a short break at Warwick 24 days ago; slightly lower mark back hurdling.

8/1

Form: 1-244P

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Only had five races for Gordon Elliott and his best two were the final two, including a maiden win; well below that level so far for David Pipe, in a 2m novice and two staying handicaps (latest after wind surgery); bit risky for now and tries cheekpieces.
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6th

2

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:52 Ffos Las

Gold In The Rivers

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Any or all of the returning cheekpieces, switch back from fences and career-low mark inspired this month's Market Rasen success (2m7f, soft); worse off with near-4l third Ramo following a 2lb rise, but value for further that day having idled late and live claims again here.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: -2P262 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has been racking up the places since completing a hat-trick two years ago, a sure sign that he's high in the weights; however, again ran well at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last time and finished just ahead of last week's Pertemps Final runner-up Jeriko Du Reponet; raised another 2lb for that but he's very solid.
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5th

1

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Hititi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Has been racking up the places since completing a hat-trick two years ago, a sure sign that he's high in the weights; however, again ran well at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last time and finished just ahead of last week's Pertemps Final runner-up Jeriko Du Reponet; raised another 2lb for that but he's very solid.

3/1

2nd

1

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 2

15:33 Exeter

Hititi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Completed a hat-trick in spring 2023 but has been chalking up the seconds since; two of those have been at this track in this race last year and a 3m chase on penultimate start (has worn cheekpieces this term); form dipped at Windsor latest and he's probably vulnerable if back on song for this return to hurdling.

14/1

Form: 11-283

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Won a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Ludlow in these colours for Fergal O'Brien; has run well in two of his three handicaps for Nicky Henderson and, judged on his latest effort here 20 days ago, this longer trip is worth exploring.
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3rd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Go To War

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

After a brief stint over fences he got back on track in beating 14 rivals over 3m at Windsor (soft) under a positive ride; however, there was a further reminder of his inconsistency when he dropped away tamely at Haydock in February; what does heighten interest is a pretty good record when fresh.

8/1

7th

9

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Go To War

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Henderson

Back to form with a bang returned to hurdles when fending off Doughmore Bay in a valuable 3m handicap at Windsor (soft) 27 days ago; allowed to bowl along at the head of affairs in that contest and there's possible competition for the lead from the likes of Red Dirt Road, Stone's Throw and Stay Away Fay here; still no surprise were he to progress again, though.

9/1

1st

14

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Go To War

10st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Two chase efforts this season leave a doubt over his current form; disappointing in last hurdles attempt so there are enough reasons to oppose him in this competitive race.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £19.97
Trifecta £88.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Go To War

SPOTLIGHT:

Hititi

POSTDATA:

Jubilant

TOPSPEED:

Go To War

LAMBOURN:

Go To War

The Times:

Go To War

Telegraph:

Go To War

The Guardian:

Go To War

Daily Mail:

Go To War

D Express:

Go To War

Daily Mirror:

Go To War

The Star:

Go To War

Daily Record:

Go To War

WEST COUNTRY:

Hititi

The Sun:

Hititi